AFP New Orleans invites you to join us for a special Pride Month conversation:
Purpose. Pride. Philanthropy.
Purpose in Action. Pride in Identity. Power in Giving.
On June 18, nonprofit leaders, advocates, funders, and community members will come together to explore the opportunities and challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities across our region and how philanthropy can be a stronger partner in advancing change.
The program will feature a panel of local leaders and a spotlight conversation focused on partnerships, funding, and community impact.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
New Orleans & Company
2020 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130
Complimentary Registrations Available
Thanks to the generous support of the New Orleans LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce, 15 complimentary registrations are available for staff and leaders of under-resourced LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organizations.
Apply here before June 10. You'll be given your registration code on June 11 to register on AFP-GNO's webiste.
Featured Panelists
PIERRÈ WEST | MODERATOR: Founder of Tru2DaCommunity and community advocate focused on creating safe, affirming spaces for trans men and masculine-presenting individuals in New Orleans through peer support and grassroots organizing
ARTHUR ROGER: Chair, LGBTQ Fund Committee, Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF); arts gallerist and civic leader
ELLIOT WADE: Deputy Director, Louisiana Trans Advocates; trans rights and legal identity access advocate
JAY HUFFSTATLER: Executive Director, OnPath Foundation; nonprofit and financial empowerment leader
MARQUIS O’SIRIO: Founder, Dats So NOLA Collective; cultural organizer and storytelling advocate
NIKKI TUMBLIN: Founder & Executive Director, New Orleans Black Pride; Black LGBTQ+ community leader
ROY WILLIAMS: Director of Grantmaking, Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF); philanthropic operations leader
We look forward to seeing you there!